over the top axle truss

i have a built up rear 10 bolt and i'd like to add a truss to strengthen the housing.
im thinking about getting an axle truss from M.O.O.
is a bolt on truss going to be very effective? it looks pretty stout for a bolt on piece. for the price ($250) i could probly get a shop to fab up a weld on truss. how much better would a weld on unit be? a little or alot? i know most bolt on truss's are useless but these look like they might accually do something

Even though it is overkill, I plan on getting one for my Corp14ff at some point. I had him make me some bolt on shock mounts for the time being as I had cut off my stock ones. He does good work. He will custom make it for you with different shock mounts or an anti-wrap bar too. His stuff looks pretty stout to me.

You can buy a 14 bolt for 250. I know you have all that money into your 10 bolt and can't afford to drop it and run a 14 bolt. I am in the same boat right now. But if you have the coin to keep building on your 10 bolt can't you save that money and build your beffy 14 bolt?

I am very impressed with the Over the Top axle truss by M.O.O. You don't lose any ground clearence and it is well made. I was going to get one, chrome it, and bolt it to my 14FF but my exhaust tips are in the way.

I think a weld on truss would have way more strength, but a bolt on may be enough for what you want, i do think going to a 14 bolt would be a better upgrade. they are relatively cheap for the strength. although i dont have much room to talk cause i am still running a 12 bolt.

a 14 bolt is not an option, sure i could spend 250 to get an axle, then i gotta buy new wheels, swap front to 3/4, re gear it or hope to find an axle with 4.56 gears. plus i want a selectable locker because i drive this truck on icy roads in the winter so i dont want a detroit.

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